Mar 31, 2014 3:12 PM ET
U.S. stocks gained and market indexes advanced after Fed Chairwoman offered strong support for the economic stimulus. The tone of the support was welcomed by investors but Yellen’s comments lacked details. Euro zone inflation dipped to the lowest level since November 2009.
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Mar 31, 2014 10:28 AM ET
Market indexes extended a weeklong rally and industrial output declined 2.3% in February. The latest output data was among a series of economic statistics highlighting weak economic activities in Japan. Japan is set to increase its first sales tax since 1997.
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Mar 28, 2014 10:22 AM ET
The Nikkei index gained 0.5% and extended weekly advance to 3.3% but plunged more than 9% in the quarter. Yahoo Japan will launch its wireless service after the purchase of eAccess for $3.2 billion. Core inflation rate in Japan was unchanged at 1.3% in February and retail sales jumped 3.6%.
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